1 The Fire Brigades Union Surrey FBU

2 Session Aims Refresh Knowledge of FBU National And Regional Structures Refresh Knowledge of FBU National And Regional Structures Outline Standard Branch Organisation Outline Standard Branch Organisation Improve Knowledge of Membership Benefits Improve Knowledge of Membership Benefits Improve Understanding of Branch Administration (Form Filling Etc) Improve Understanding of Branch Administration (Form Filling Etc)

3 THE MEMBERSHIP The Branch (any workplace with FBU members) Branch Officials Brigade Committee Brigade Officials and an Official from each Branch or Section (Via Divisional Committees where appropriate) Regional Committee Regional Officials / EC member and an official from each Brigade & Section Executive Council One EC member for every Region and Section Brigade Sectional Sub-Committees Retained, Officers, Control B&EMM, Women, G&L Regional Sectional Sub-Committees Retained, Officers, Control B&EMM, Women, G&L National Sections Retained, Officers, Control B&EMM, Women, G&L Head Office President, General Secretary, AGS, National Officers The Fire Brigades Union Structure

4 Branch Structure Branch Chair Branch Secretary Branch Members Union Learning Rep H&S Rep Delegate to Committee

5 Benefits of FBU Membership Negotiate Pay, Conditions & WorkingNegotiate Pay, Conditions & Working Practices (nationally and locally) Represent you in Discipline & GrievanceRepresent you in Discipline & Grievance Promote your Health, Safety & WelfarePromote your Health, Safety & Welfare Represent you in Medical AppealsRepresent you in Medical Appeals Represent you in Pension AppealsRepresent you in Pension Appeals Lead campaigns to promote and defendLead campaigns to promote and defend your life-saving service

6 Additional Benefits FBU Accident & Injury Fund FBU Accident & Injury Fund Free Access to Legal Services Free Access to Legal Services Life-long Learning opportunities Life-long Learning opportunities

7 Accident & Injury Fund An FBU Fund Exclusively for FBU Members An FBU Fund Exclusively for FBU Members Independent of, and in addition to, employer sickness and pension provisions Independent of, and in addition to, employer sickness and pension provisions Detailed provisions and definitions to cover illness, injury, disease, loss of sight, loss of limb and death Detailed provisions and definitions to cover illness, injury, disease, loss of sight, loss of limb and death

8 Accident & Injury Fund (AIF - Rule 30) If an AIF member is injured and off sick as a result they may be entitled to benefits under Rule 30. If an AIF member is injured and off sick as a result they may be entitled to benefits under Rule 30. Lump sum payments are also made to nominees in cases of death and permanent disablement to member or dependants. (Death means any cause of death) Lump sum payments are also made to nominees in cases of death and permanent disablement to member or dependants. (Death means any cause of death) In the past few years the FBU, has paid out over £600k annually to FBU Members In the past few years the FBU, has paid out over £600k annually to FBU Members

9 Accident & Injury Fund- what is covered? Temporary disablement- on or off duty Temporary disablement- on or off duty Permanent disablement- (total loss of sight in one eye, permanent loss of the use of one or more limbs) Permanent disablement- (total loss of sight in one eye, permanent loss of the use of one or more limbs) Death benefit Death benefit Death of a dependent Death of a dependent

10 Accident and Injury Fund- Rates Temporary disablement = £163 per week Temporary disablement = £163 per week Permanent disablement = £14,099 Permanent disablement = £14,099 Death of a member’s dependant = £5,570 lump sum. Death of a member’s dependant = £5,570 lump sum. Death of a member payment is lump sum of 100% W/T FF’s annual salary = £28,199 + £5,639 per dependant child. Death of a member payment is lump sum of 100% W/T FF’s annual salary = £28,199 + £5,639 per dependant child.

11 Accident and Injury Fund - Definitions Injury- Any physical injury resulting in disablement. Injury- Any physical injury resulting in disablement. Illness- Any illness or disease contracted as a direct consequence of fire service duties Illness- Any illness or disease contracted as a direct consequence of fire service duties

12 AIF How much does it cost? contributions 76p per week Or £3.29 a month The Accident and Injury Fund it is financed by members contributions Covered in the FBU Rule book Rule 30

13 Basic AIF fund Rules Death benefit claims must be made within 12 months Death benefit claims must be made within 12 months Disablement claims from date of injury – Disablement claims from date of injury – 24 months on duty, 18 months off duty (No exceptions) Off-duty injury paid out after 6 month pre-qualifying period Off-duty injury paid out after 6 month pre-qualifying period On-duty injury paid out after 12 month qualifying period On-duty injury paid out after 12 month qualifying period 52 week maximum benefit period for temp. disablement 52 week maximum benefit period for temp. disablement Rule 30 para 7(d)- reduction in benefit for subsequent claims within one year Rule 30 para 7(d)- reduction in benefit for subsequent claims within one year

14 Legal Services - Thompsons The Fire Brigades Union offers its members the best possible legal protection in their work and lives through its unique partnership with Thompson's – the UK’s largest and longest established firm of specialist personal injury and trade union lawyers. The Fire Brigades Union offers its members the best possible legal protection in their work and lives through its unique partnership with Thompson's – the UK’s largest and longest established firm of specialist personal injury and trade union lawyers. The firm has offices in major cities throughout the UK. The firm has offices in major cities throughout the UK.

15 Thompsons Legal Service Free pursuit of personal injury claims – for FBU members and their family (on or off duty) Free pursuit of personal injury claims – for FBU members and their family (on or off duty) Holiday injury cover Holiday injury cover Clinical Negligence Service Clinical Negligence Service Free Will Service Free Will Service Free legal advice - (outside your employment i.e. neighbour disputes, debt claims, defective goods, matrimonial disputes etc Free legal advice - (outside your employment i.e. neighbour disputes, debt claims, defective goods, matrimonial disputes etc Free legal advice arising from your employment – (contact your FBU Brigade Official first) Free legal advice arising from your employment – (contact your FBU Brigade Official first)

16 How do I access the advice? How do I access the legal advice? Legal Aid Network (LAN): Via the website Written application forms - available online, from FBU Brigade Official or the FBU office

17 Other Phone Numbers Criminal Helpline: Criminal Helpline: to be used should a member be arrested and taken to a police station for interview under caution Free Will Service: Free Will Service: for a free will pack from Thompsons Solicitors FBU Confidential Helpline: FBU Confidential Helpline: Free phone helpline for all members at any time

18 EDUCATION FBU and TUC Training and educational courses for Officials and Members FBU and TUC Training and educational courses for Officials and Members Life-long Learning for all Members and Officials Life-long Learning for all Members and Officials

19 FBU Lifelong Learning Government sponsored initiative to promote learning and skills at work Government sponsored initiative to promote learning and skills at work Only Available through Trade Unions Only Available through Trade Unions Wide range of skills and courses Wide range of skills and courses FBU have trained workplace Learning Reps FBU have trained workplace Learning Reps Languages, IT skills, Skills for life etc. Languages, IT skills, Skills for life etc.

20 Important Forms Membership Application Form Membership Application Form Change of Details Form Change of Details Form Variation of Nomination Form Variation of Nomination Form Accident and Injury Fund Forms (3 types) Accident and Injury Fund Forms (3 types) Legal Assistance Forms (3 types) Legal Assistance Forms (3 types) Out of Trade Membership Application Out of Trade Membership Application Will Questionnaire (FREE Will Service) Will Questionnaire (FREE Will Service)

21 Website National Website National Website

22 Confirm Learning Outcomes Demonstrate Knowledge of; National and Regional Union Structures National and Regional Union Structures Branch Organisation Branch Organisation Branch Admin Branch Admin And finally Membership Benefits and how to access them Membership Benefits and how to access them

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